concussion English

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concussion Noun

— A concussion is the result of a really hard hit to the head. It is caused by the brain being shaken around. It can lead to loss of function for a while, and sometimes can damage the brain forever. Jimmy got a concussion after he fell down and hit his head on the concrete.

concussion

— noun any violent blow

— noun injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness

Synonyms concussion synonyms

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concussion English » English

shock

shaking

impact

commotion

mild traumatic brain injury

jolt

commotio

collision

bump

MTBI

toss

strike

smash

shake

percussion

hit

contusion

bruise

twitch

tremulation

tremor

tremble

thrust

throw

stroke

stagger

slap

shell-shock

quiver

quake

pulsation

knockdown

knock

jounce

jolting

jerk

jar

jab

impingement

heartbreak

flutter

flick

explosion

explode

crash

crackup

convulsion

concuss

clout

campaign

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• What words refer to being injured by being hit?
  hit bash batter beat up belt black eye bludgeon bruise crush concussion cudgel cuff hammer horsewhip kick knee knock lash pelt pummel punch slap smack smash squash stone strike thwack whip
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  injury accident bruise cut impairment wound slash puncture stab sprain tear/pull a muscle shock concussion bump break a bone fracture dislocate a bone dislocation sprain put out an eye nose bleed scar sting bite sore blister contusion frostbite heatstroke sunstroke sunburn burn welt drug overdose